The 2011 draft produced solid talent, like the players listed above, but after Irving at No. 1, no true "franchise savior."

2013 is another guessing game for NBA general managers. The class of 2013 is a group that will most likely produce some very solid NBA starters, but very few if any "franchise saviors."

Right now, most mock drafts have former University of Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel going No. 1 overall.

While no one questions that Noel has "upside," he hasn't played since February when he tore his ACL. The 6 foot 11 inch power forward/center won't play until January of 2014 due to his rehabilitation from the injury, and Noel weighed only 205 pounds at the Chicago draft combine last week (very skinny for a big man in the NBA).

Noel going No. 1 overall is a huge risk for the team selecting him.

The same mock drafts that have Noel going No. 1 have former University of Kansas shooter Ben McLemore going second overall.

Like Noel, McLemore oozes "upside." One of the best shooters in college basketball last season, McLemore vanished in the NCAA Tournament, and some question what kind of defender he'll be in the NBA.

So if I'm Pelicans general manager Dell Demps, I'm hoping the lottery balls don't fall my way on Tuesday evening.

The odds of Dell finding another Anthony Davis, another "franchise savior," with the first or second pick (which is what owner Tom Benson and fans will expect) are very, very slim.

The odds of another team wanting to trade up and acquire the No. 1 pick are also miniscule. Plus, getting equal worth back from a team interested in moving up would be difficult.

If I'm Demps, I want to pick either third, fifth or sixth (the Pelicans cannot pick fourth overall).

There would be less pressure to pick a boom or bust player if the Pels fall into one of these three slots.

Demps can also trade down and acquire more assets using the third, fifth or sixth selection if he so chooses.

Let’s assume the Pelicans are picking third, fifth or sixth. Below is our WDSU Big Board, the three players, in order, whom we'd target in the 2013 NBA Draft:

1. Michael Carter-Williams/Point Guard/Syracuse University

Yes, I'd pick MCW over University of Michigan point guard Trey Burke. While I'm a fan of Burke and I understand his heroics in the NCAA Tournament are legendary, I think Carter-Williams will be the better pro.

MCW checked-in at 6 feet 5 inches at the NBA combine.

Carter-Williams should be a force defensively and has huge upside on offense. MCW led the nation in assists and has a developing shot.

In the right system, I think Carter-Williams can become an All-Star caliber point guard.

I know Dell Demps and Monty Williams want players who can play on both sides of the floor, and Carter-Williams can absolutely do that.

I've loved Porter all season. I was touting him as a possible pick for the Pelicans back in December. If the Pels pick third and Porter is still on the board, this is a very easy selection for Dell and Monty.

While he may never become an All Star, Porter is a do-it-all wing who should start in the NBA for a decade.

Truth be told, it was a difficult decision choosing between Porter and Croatian sensation Dario Saric. I've watched endless amounts of video and listened to every interview Saric has done in English, and I really like him.

But, Saric is a huge risk, huge reward type of player. Porter is a much safer bet.

Some people are saying Oladipo could be the next Dwyane Wade. I think he could also be Thabo Sefolosha. In reality, he probably falls somewhere in between.

Oladipo is a tenacious defender who can get to the rim. If his outside shot were more dependable he'd be the No. 1 overall pick.

I almost went with Russian shooter Sergey Karasev over Oladipo, because I know Monty needs more shooters and Karasev has such a sweet stroke. I think Karasev is a much safer pick than a player like Dario Saric and would be a good addition in New Orleans – but overall Oladipo fits the mold of what the Pelicans are looking for – a guy who gets it done on both ends of the floor.

The one thing I love about all three of these players is their makeup.

Carter-Williams, Porter and Oladipo are all classy, smart winners who can help change the culture of the Pelicans.

Dells Demps and Monty Williams talk about bringing in the right type of guys. Players who are selfless, work hard, buy into what the franchise is trying to do and understand that team comes first and sacrifice will be needed to help turn around this small market club are the only guys who'll be around to see the Pelicans take flight. With players like Ryan Anderson, Anthony Davis, Jason Smith, Greivis Vasquez and Austin Rivers, the Pelicans are on their way, but more guys willing to "grind" are needed. Let's hope the Pelicans find that guy in the 2013 draft.